Huge Snow allows Fernie to double terrain and open all lifts for this weekend
Huge Snow allows Fernie to double terrain and open all lifts for this weekend. Fernie Alpine Resort, British Columbia, has some of the deepest snowfall in North America and will have some of the most terrain open at this time in North America with 2500 acres. We have had close to 6 feet of total
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50 years of Skiing in Fernie- The celebration Begins
50 Years of Skiing in Fernie – The Celebration Begins. On Saturday November 26, 2011, the first skiers rode a chair lift that began 50 years of skiing in Fernie. On the ‘first chair’ were Heiko Socher, his wife Linda Socher, ski coach Dr. Geoff Seagram and sports retailer Greg Barrow. Heiko, the legendary creator
- Published in British Columbia, Fernie Alpine Resort
Powder Matt talks Snow in British Columbia
Skiiers and Riders have many names for snow. On the Powder Highway Region of British Columbia we found Pow, Pow-Pow, Fresh and Freshies as some of the favourites. In the far North of British Columbia it was dumpage, along the Middle Region, Monashee Mountains and Columbia Mountains, the words of Cold Confetti came up. Whatever
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Snow falling in Fernie, British Columbia
Snow falling in Fernie, British Columbia. Skiers and Riders rejoice! In fact this could be one of several back to back storms shown on weather models. We will have to get Robin ready to do his La Nina Snow video! We also are busy getting the Polar Peak lift built. Check out updates on Polar
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Official Construction update on new Polar Peak Chair Lift at Fernie Alpine Resort
Construction is proceeding as planned on new Polar Peak Chair Lift at Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, British Columbia. Crews have achieved some important milestones before Mother Nature delivers massive amounts of Legendary Powder Snow for this winter. First it was critical to get the concrete all poured and let it cure. This has been done.
Disney shooting latest movie Santa Pups in Fernie, British Columbia
The Disney movie ‘Santa Pups’ starring Cheryl Ladd is turning the town of Fernie, British Columbia into a Christmas setting in October. Fernie celebrates Christmas in a big way but this is the earliest Christmas decorations have gone up in the history of the community! While on the subject of Christmas, have you booked your
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From Golden spike to supporting cats and dogs some examples of many ways Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort support community
Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort both have community support programs. Fernie Alpine Resort Summit Fund and Kimberley Alpine Resort Summit Fund are dedicated to supporting volunteer organizations and non-profits in the communities of Fernie, British Columbia and Kimberley, British Columbia. Our mandate is to enhance the community by supporting local projects that help
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Griz Bar is the place Powder Dreams shared
check out recent Tourism British Columbia article about the legendary Griz Bar at Fernie Alpine Resort. The Griz Bar, rated by Ski Canada Magazine, as Canada’s top Apres Ski bar is the place to share your powder tales after a day enjoying the deep at Fernie Alpine Resort. http://www.beherebc.co.uk/apres-ski-rockies-style
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Epic Snow predicted for British Columbian ski resort of Fernie Alpine Resort by leading Weather Service
La Nina is predicted to return by leading weather service experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Those who followed the snow last winter found epic snow conditions in Southeastern British Columbia. With the convergence zone of moisture laden fronts from the northern pacific meeting colder air coming in from the North and Alberta
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Construction of new Polar Peak lift continues with progress on top of Peak in British Columbia
Construction progress continues with work now being done on the summit of Polar Peak, Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, British Columbia. Here the lift installation crew has one of the best mountain top views of the Canadian Rockies! Right now the crews have a weather break as a recent cold spell that brought snow has moved
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